Traffic Signs and Marking Technician I-III

City of Aurora; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Light rail access nearby

On-site fitness center

Job summary

City of Aurora is seeking a Traffic Signs & Markings Technician to install, inspect, and maintain traffic signs, pavement markings, and work-zone safety setups across the city. This entry-level role supports a safety-first culture within the Public Works team and offers outdoor, hands-on work.

Requires a High School Diploma or GED; candidates must obtain CDL-B, ATSSA, IMSA, and RTD On-Track Safety Training within six months of employment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Entry-level position with opportunities for growth.
• Must be able to perform manual labor outdoors in all weather.

Responsibilities

• Operates traffic maintenance equipment for installation of signs and markings.
• Inspects signs for compliance with MUTCD.
• Manages traffic control through work zones.
• Assists with planning by scheduling materials and equipment.
• Keeps records of equipment, time, supplies, and parts.

Skills

Physical stamina

Safety-conscious

Team player

Manual dexterity

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Paint gun controls

Thermoplastic equipment

Sign fabrication tools

Job description

JOB LOCATION

15740 E 32nd Ave Aurora, Colorado 80011-1518

City of Aurora, Colorado

It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of: Integrity, Respect, Professionalism, and Customer Service, and we welcome all who share these values to apply.

Why Work for Aurora?

• Make a difference in the lives of real people every day
• Diverse community
• Competitive total compensation package
• Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
• Light rail station minutes away
• On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
• Access to innovation workspaces

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The hiring rate for this role is $22.93 - $28.66/hour.

Salary To Be Commensurate With Experience.

Are you hands-on, safety-driven, and looking to build a rewarding career supporting vital community infrastructure? The City of Aurora’s Public Works team is seeking a Traffic Signs & Markings Technician to play a key role in keeping our roadways clear, safe, and efficient.

In this position, you’ll apply your manual labor skills and operational know-how to install, inspect, and maintain essential traffic control signs, pavement markings, and work zone safety setups across the city. Whether you're operating specialized maintenance equipment, laying thermoplastic markings, or fabricating traffic control signs, your daily work will directly impact the safety of drivers, pedestrians, and fellow crew members.

If you take pride in hard work, value a strong safety-first culture, and thrive in an outdoor team environment where no two days are the same, we’d love to have you on our team!

Position Overview

The Traffic Signs & Markings Technician performs skilled manual and technical maintenance and/or operational activities for the Traffic Signs & Markings workgroup.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operates traffic maintenance equipment for the installation of traffic control signs and pavement markings.
• Inspects traffic signs to assure compliance with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
• Responsible for traffic control through work zones.
• Assists with work planning by scheduling, organizing and securing materials and equipment.
• Maintains various records such as equipment, time, supplies, and parts inventory.
• Assists in training other employees in routine maintenance tasks.
• May use personal computer to fabricate traffic control signs.
• May act as lead worker.
• erforms additional duties as required.
• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

Education

• High School Diploma or GED

Experience

• This is an entry level position.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of methods, techniques, tools and equipment used in performing traffic signs and marking maintenance functions are desired
• Applicable safety practices and procedures

Preferred

Skills

• Use of tools, specialized equipment, methods, and safety practices common to assigned maintenance function.

Abilities

• Ability to operate paint gun controls on paint trucks.
• Ability to operate platform truck including proper use of safety harness.
• Ability to weed and apply sign faces on aluminum blanks.
• Ability to operate all thermoplastic equipment.
• Ability and knowledge to follow loading procedure for paint truck.
• Perform manual labor for extended periods of time, outside and in all weather conditions.
• Understand oral and written instructions.
• Operate or receive training on various types of maintenance and construction equipment.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees.
• Train and instruct other employees.
• Keep and maintain accurate records.
• Organize and schedule tools, materials, and equipment to accomplish tasks.
• Supportive team player with a positive attitude and ability to adapt to change.
• Strong commitment to safety.

Licenses And Certifications Required

• Colorado Driver’s License
• Must obtain Colorado Class B Commercial Driver's License within six (6) months of employment.
• Must obtain ATSSA safety certificate within six (6) months of employment in the position.
• IMSA Work Zone Temporary Traffic Control Certification.
• RTD On-Track Safety Training Certification.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Essential Personnel

When a local announcement of emergency or disaster is declared by the city, all City of Aurora employees may be required to work as essential personnel.

Physical Demands

• Heavy physical work requiring the ability to lift 100 pounds with or without assistance.
• Frequently lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds with or without assistance.
• Considerable walking and standing, stooping, kneeling, climbing (including work from an aerial lift to 40 feet high).
• Frequent pushing, pulling, and bending.
• Hand/eye and hand/foot coordination for operation of mowing and other motorized equipment.
• Some speech communication to give information.
• Clear vision to read operating manuals and instruction.
• Hearing/listening for receiving and interpreting information and warning signals.

Work Environment

• Works primarily outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Exposure to noise, dust, fumes, street traffic and materials used in traffic maintenance such as paint and chemicals.

Equipment Used

• Operate heavy equipment common to traffic signal maintenance.
• This position may require the incumbent to occasionally use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment.

The city of Aurora will implement furlough days (unpaid days off) for most employees in 2026. The scheduled furlough dates are January 16, April 10, July 2, and December 24.

The City of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer. We are required by state and federal agencies to keep certain statistical records on applicants. It will not be used in any way to discriminate against you because of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, creed, national origin, disability or military status, gender identity, unless related to a bona fide occupational qualification as defined by the Colorado Civil Rights Commission and the Equal Opportunity Commission.

Despite the changes in Colorado law, the City of Aurora maintains a drug‑free workplace. A positive test of marijuana is grounds for disqualification and ineligibility for employment with the city for one year or termination once hired.

Drug Testing, Thorough Criminal Background Check, And Employment References

As a condition of employment, all applicants selected for employment with the City of Aurora must undergo a thorough criminal background check.

Applicants selected for safety‑sensitive positions are required to complete and pass a drug screening as a condition of employment. Safety sensitive positions include Civil Service positions within Police and Fire Departments and positions where their job responsibilities have direct and substantial responsibility that would impact the health and safety of others.

Employment references will be conducted on finalists for City of Aurora vacancies.